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Egypt · History · Hard
What was the exact date — year, month, and day — of the 'Black Saturday' riots that gutted much of downtown Cairo, targeted British and foreign-owned establishments, and marked a turning point in the monarchy's legitimacy?
Answer: 26 January 1952 — On Saturday, 26 January 1952, a day of anti-British protests erupted into a coordinated arson and looting spree that destroyed over 750 buildings including Shepherd's Hotel and the Turf Club — the king's failure to intervene revealed the monarchy's impotence and accelerated the Free Officers' planning for the July coup.
- A 23 July 1952
- B 18 June 1953
- C 26 July 1956
- D 26 January 1952 ✓
On Saturday, 26 January 1952, a day of anti-British protests erupted into a coordinated arson and looting spree that destroyed over 750 buildings including Shepherd's Hotel and the Turf Club — the king's failure to intervene revealed the monarchy's impotence and accelerated the Free Officers' planning for the July coup.